KOLKATA FIRE NEWS
Kanchanjunga Accident: Vande Bharat comes under fire, Oppn demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: The collision between the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train near New Jalpaiguri has resulted in at least 15 deaths. Occurring around 9 am, the incident is attributed to a possible signal disregard by the goods train. Amid the tragedy, Vande Bharat and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw trended on social media, with opposition leaders criticizing the government for prioritizing the Vande Bharat trains over rail safety. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at Acropolis Mall, several feared trapped; rescue ops underway
A major fire has broken out at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Multiple fire tenders have been dispatched to the scene as firefighters work tirelessly to bring the blaze under control. Visuals from the site show...
Bose picks up minority stake in Noise; Udaan fires over 100 employees
In what could potentially strengthen homegrown audio accessories and wearables brand Noise’s foothold in a tightly contested segment, the company has closed its first ever fundraise from global audio devices maker Bose. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
View: Why Diwali should become a festival of lights not sounds
The death of a Kolkata Mounted Police horse, named Voice of Reason, after being startled by post-cricket match firecrackers highlights the harmful impact of fireworks on animals, especially during Diwali. The incident brings attention to the often-overlooked aspect of animal welfare amid the festive celebrations.
ODI World Cup semi-final venue: Fire breaks out at Eden Gardens amid renovation work
Last week, representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) visited Kolkata to inspect the iconic Eden Gardens stadium, which will not only host semi-final contest but also some high-profile matches in the tournament.
West Bengal: Fire breaks out at Kolkata Airport's departure section; no injury reported so far
Fire breaks out inside Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (Kolkata) Airport. A dedicated team of firefighters is actively engaged in extinguishing the fire. As a precautionary measure, all take-off and landing operations have been temporarily suspen...
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MS Dhoni: A Baahubali brand whose valuation score keeps running to new dawns
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's brand valuation run continues even three years after his retirement from international cricket. Dhoni's stardom has grown to an extent that we shouldn't hesitate in comparing his enigma to Baahubali, who is worshiped by fans and has forever carried his team's responsibilities. Fans paid tributes to Dhoni throughout the season, though they hoped the man will be back again to pull off stunners mirroring his many last-minute wins in matches from the throes of defeat. However, brand Dhoni doesn't have tired legs, rather he is marching towards new highs every year.
Ashish Vidyarthi finds love at 57, ties the knot with fashion designer Rupali Barua in Kolkata
Actor Ashish Vidyarthi got married to fashion designer Rupali Barua at a private ceremony in Kolkata. Vidyarthi wore a traditional cream silk kurta with a white 'mundu' while Barua dressed in a pearl white saree with a gold zari border.
Section 144 CrPC imposed after fresh unrest in Howrah; Amit Shah talks to WB governor
Raj Bhavan will keep its eyes and ears open to ensure protection to the life, property and dignity of the common man, Bose said. During the telephonic conversation with Bose, the union home minister sought to know the prevailing situation in the state, particularly in the violence-hit areas of Howrah.
Largecap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ and ‘Buy’ recos and upside potential of more than 25%
As the market witnesses volatile movement and bearish bias once again comes back to the street. There are few large cap stocks which are still finding favor with analysts. After the recent correction, even the most well known name from many sectors has made it to the list as the upside potential in them comes close to algorithm fixed minimum target price. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks. This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
Come, fall in love with Raj & Simran again! ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ back in theatres today
The movie will be showcased in theatres in major cities for a week.
Indian Railways may no longer be the lord of the rail in India
With MoHUA anchoring an ever expanding metro rail network and the soonto-be launched regional rail, the Indian Railways is losing its monopoly on running trains in large parts of India. The trend will be more noticeable in the coming years as urban rail networks up to 100-150 km beyond city limits are being designed and implemented.
Actress Riya Kumari shot dead in highway robbery incident; cops suspect foul play
Jharkhand actress Riya Kumari lost her life to an unfortunate highway robbery. The actress was traveling to Kolkata from Ranchi with her husband and daughter. Investigations hint towards murder.
Stocks in the news: Landmark Cars, RIL, Abans Holdings, Yes Bank, Wipro and Dronacharya Aerial
Dalal Street will witness the debut of three company on Friday, December 23, 2022 including mainboard companies- Landmark Cars, and Abans Holdings- along withe SME player Dronacharya Aerial Innovations.
Divine intervention or aliens? Mysterious light in Kolkata leaves everyone curious. Here’s what happened
A mysterious bright beam of light appeared in the sky yesterday in several parts of West Bengal, Kolkata. The sudden appearance of this strange light grabbed people’s attention.
IndiGo plane develops snag while proceeding to runway at Goa airport, returns to taxi bay
The right engine of the Mumbai-bound plane developed a snag while proceeding to the runway, it said. Passengers disembarked with help of a Navy rescue team, it added.
Guwahati set to roll out integrated traffic management system
At the backend Technosys is being assisted by Trisim Global Solutions who are stitching the entire solution involving globally leading OEMs like Barco for Video Wall, Honeywell for the Cameras and Videonetics for the core traffic analytics platform.
Prophet row: Mob attacks train; police prevent LoP from visiting violence-hit areas
The group was protesting against controversial remarks of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Prophet Mohammad.
West Bengal: Uneasy calm prevails in violence-hit Howrah
Police conducted route marches in several areas of Howrah district including Uluberia, Panchla, Jagatballavpur and Dhulagarh on Saturday night as large contingents of security forces were deployed to prevent any untoward incident.
Fresh violence in Bengal; Police action in Delhi, UP & Jharkhand
In several other places including Delhi, Saharanpur, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Ranchi, police registered FIRs and rounded up suspects over Friday's violent incidents. The Jharkhand government announced a special investigation team (SIT) to probe Friday's incidents in Ranchi where two people died due to bullet injuries.
Kolkata: Two killed, several injured as cop opens fire near Bangladesh High Commission before shooting himself dead
The incident occurred around 2.30pm when the Kolkata Police Armed police constable Chodup Lepcha, hailing from Kalimpong, who had joined duty after leave, fired about 10-15 rounds, sources said.
Kolkata: Woman killed as policeman fires several rounds before shooting himself dead
A policeman allegedly fired several rounds outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in central Kolkata's busy Park Circus area on Friday afternoon, killing a woman before shooting himself dead, police said. The identities of the woman and the policeman are yet to be known.
Bogtui is no West Bengal production of West Side Story
On Monday evening, the Trinamool Congress panchayat deputy pradhan of the adjoining Barshal village, Bhadu Sheikh, was murdered in a bomb attack in Bogtui’s Paschimpara (western neighbourhood) where he lived. In India, such murders are committed by ‘miscreants,’ a term that makes killers, whether in a mob or in a more ‘careful’ attack, sound like they were vandals, eve-teasers or shoplifters.
CO2 emission by power sector falls 2% in 2019
The data collated by the firm shows falling coal is not yet the “new normal”, which means limiting climate change to 1.5 degrees is looking extremely difficult. The coal fall in 2019 relied on many one-off factors. Progress is being made on reducing coal generation, but nothing like with the urgency needed to limit climate change
KMC plans one-point nod for building plans
Prodded by the urban development ministry, Kolkata Municipal Corporation has embarked on a project to expedite sanction of building plans.
Massive fire breaks out in Jiban Sudha building in Kolkata
The chief general manager (Kolkata circle) of SBI, P P Sengupta, said there was no news of anyone getting stuck on the floor. The building has 19 floors.
Fire at Mumbai's UCO Bank building
Ten fire tenders were pressed into service and the firemen were able to contain the flames after battling for almost three hours.
Fire on the mountains: A butterfly expert's take on the blazing hills of Uttarakhand
The fires caused the forests to be cleared of vegetation and undergrowth. When that happens, the soil gets compacted and does not allow water to percolate down.
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